Temporary Riga photos are being published not in a regular manner due to blog author has moved to Vilnius.

Cross-country skiing


A lovely sunny day in the winter is the perfect opportunity to improve your cross-skiing skills in Victory Park. Hundreds of semi-pro, amateurs and children are skiing for fun from dawn till dusk.

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Meteor Garden


Meteora dārzs is a garden of former Gum Factory Meteor in Agenskalns.
Currently it is planned to expand this green area and build a park devoted to Riga's twin city Kobe in Japan.

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Rural Kindergarten


Kindergartens in small towns like Cesis usually are very genuine for city dwellers.

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Cesis Castle


Ruins of Castle in Cēsis city (80km (50mi) north-eastward from Riga) is one of the most interesting Latvia's sights.
Originally wooden castle was built in 1209, then several times rebuilt and expanded. Nowadays ruins is what is left since Swedish rule in 17 century. Since 1949 a park and The Cesis history museum are located here.

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Zoo Fire

Zoo Fire
Sad news reached me today :( This night fire in Riga zoo has killed many animals including 3 zebras and antelope.

Photo was taken from news portal delfi.lv

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Free Ride

Free Ride
Take a free ride for children and adults from artificial mountain in the middle of Katedrale Park :)

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Public Transportation - Monthly Theme


Public Transportation is the today's topic of City Daily Photo blogs. Click here to view thumbs for all participants.
For this matter I took photo of First Trolleybus Park, which was opened in 1913, initially as Tramway Depot.
Trolleybus transportation is very rare outside of Eastern Bloc and I consider trolleybuses as one of Riga uniqueness.
Check also another pictures of Second Trolleybus Park, which is located in Tornakalns.

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Portable Luna Park

Portable Luna Park
It happened that Riga has no Disney Land or any other amusement park like in many other big cities.
So many traveling Luna Parks are often Riga guests. Usually they are being hosted at Central Station Square or next to Elkor Plaza, like this one or another one before.
Check the photo of another Amusement park, which was here, at the same place 2 years ago.

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Imanta Car Parking


Car Parking in Imanta neighbourhood, next to Solaris condominium.

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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Rīgas Sv. Trīsvienības evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca (Riga Holy Trinity Evangelic Lutheran Church) is located in Sarkandaugava borough on the hill and surrounded by territories of the former cemetery.
It was built in 1878 as separate church for Lutherans living in Sarkandaugava, because before all three major confessions in Riga (Lutheran, Orthodox and Catholic) were meeting in a small wooden church, which was unacceptable for the most of the people living at that time.

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Esplanāde

Esplanade
Esplanāde is one of the Central Parks in Riga, which is located between Brivibas, Elizabetes, Valdemara and Kalpaka street.
This park is one of the oldest in Riga and has very rich history. Many monuments (Rainis, Kalpaks) and historical buildings like Orthodox Cathedral, Art Museum and Art Academy are located within park borders.

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Summer Canal

Summer Canal
Riga canal and Riga water transport, which route was extended this year, so now everybody can travel around the Old town and Central Market by boat.

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Rainis

Rainis
Jānis Pliekšāns aka Rainis used to be a big figure in Latvian literature and national movement.
In fact Rainis is the only ethnic Latvian who was candidate for Nobel Prize, although unavailing.
His wife, Aspasia was also prominent public figure; and both of them were several times in exile because of political views against the regime of Imperial Russia.

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Brīvības bulvāris

Brivibas bulvaris
Brīvības bulvāris (Freedom boulevard) is part of the most important and busiest street in Riga - Brivibas.

All parts of Brivibas iela, from the center outwards city: Kalku iela, Brivibas iela, Brivibas bulvaris, Brivibas gatve.

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Triumphal Arch

Triumphal Arch
Triumphal Arch was built in 1815 in honour of decisive Russian victory over French army of Napoleon I.
The memorial has official name Alexander Gate, because initially it was built on Alexander street, next to present VEF Bridge. Nowadays it is located in Viesturs Garden.

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Skatepark

Skatepark
Monster Park is the biggest indoor skate park in Baltic States.
It is located next to Zemitani railway station on forgotten Kronu iela.

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Alfrēds Kalniņš

Alfreds Kalnins
Alfrēds Kalniņš is one of the most famous Latvian composers. During his life he used to work in many cities, including New York.
His sculpture was erected in 1979, on his 100th birthday. Initially the statue was in front of Opera, but now it is looking towards Opera's back.

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Segway

Segway
Relatively new private transport Segway is also available in Riga, for quick sightseeing for example.
Segway's designer predicts that in future everybody will use it as main transport on daily basis :)

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Pils skvērs

Pils Skvers
Pils laukums un skvērs (Palace square and garden) is located next to Riga Castle.
It was formed in 18th century as prestigious walking place for official parties.
In 1928 it was renamed after Janis Cakste, the first president of Latvia. During Soviet times it was named as Pioneru laukums (Pioneer square), since 1987 original name and purpose was placed back.
Nowadays it ceremonial place for dear foreign guests, like visits of other countries presidents.

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Embankment in Snow

11. Novembra krastmala in Winter
Every place in Riga looks different and more romantic under the snow.
Embankment at 11 Novembra krastmala is the best place in Riga for walking and having chat at the bench.
Please note, that Municipal police officers are frequent guests here, so keep your drinks hidden :)

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